The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has outlined the official texts for candidates preparing for the Literature in English exam in 2025/26. The selection includes African and non-African works across drama, prose, and poetry, with each text carefully chosen to enrich candidates’ understanding of literary analysis, themes, and cultural contexts. Recommended anthologies for general

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Union Bank of Nigeria, which was acquired by Titan Trust Bank in 2022, has raised staff salaries by 40% to help its over 2,000 employees cope with the rising cost of living, according to two people familiar with the matter. The salary increase took effect on November 1, 2024. Employees will receive the arrears for